John Keells IT initiates strategic collaboration with Lalan Group to drive digital transformation

John Keells IT, a global leader in SAP implementations and cloud migrations, recently announced its partnership with Lalan Group. 

This collaboration underscores John Keells IT’s commitment to pioneering digital excellence and highlights its position as a trusted global partner for businesses venturing into the digital frontier.

Lalan Group, a renowned conglomerate with diversified interests, operates primarily in two segments – Rubber and Non-Rubber Sectors, engaged in the business of plantation, manufacturing, logistics, printing and packaging, engineering services, hospitality, and healthcare. Recognising the pressing need for fundamental changes within the Non-Rubber Sector and the challenges of dealing with fragmented legacy systems across multiple plants called for expert guidance. John Keells IT, celebrated for its SAP expertise, has been selected to facilitate the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud ERP, providing a secure and efficient platform for managing critical logistics and financial data.

This partnership aspires to augment productivity and drive cost efficiencies by automating processes, eliminating redundancy, and enhancing operational effectiveness. Additionally, by automating cross-departmental business operations, Lalan Group anticipates streamlined and comprehensive reporting, ensuring the availability of critical information for decision-making.

The implementation also seeks to establish a ‘Single Source of Truth’ within Lalan Group’s operations, enhancing visibility into business processes and offering a sturdy foundation for well-informed decision-making. Centralised data will play a pivotal role in facilitating seamless interdepartmental collaboration, fostering greater efficiency and effectiveness across the organisation. The integration of information for forecasting and reporting stands out as another key objective. Through the centralisation of customer and financial data, Lalan Group aims to establish a robust foundation for future forecasting and reporting, empowering the organisation to make data-driven decisions with confidence.

The project places the highest priority on security and regulatory compliance, further bolstering trust and integrity across all business operations.

Lalan Group Non-Rubber Sector Group CEO Wasantha Malwattege said: “We partnered with John Keells IT for SAP Public Cloud ERP implementation because their confidence in our vision fuelled our transformative journey. Our initial ERP focus is on Packaging and Healthcare. We envision three key outcomes: timely, accurate data for informed decisions; flexible remote work via cloud ERP; and centralisation for resource optimisation. This collaboration isn’t just about a system; it’s reshaping our business. We’re confident that the synergy between our organisations will drive us to new heights of success.”

Recognising the success of this collaboration, John Keells IT Chief Operation Officer APAC Region Dilini De Alwis said: “Our dedication to providing customised solutions that empower businesses to excel in the digital age remains strong. John Keells IT is actively engaged in redefining success for visionary organisations like Lalan Group as we embark on transformative journeys together.”

As John Keells IT embarks on this transformative journey with Lalan Group, the strategic collaboration underscores the significance of such partnerships in navigating the ever-evolving digital landscape.